The entrance is the shortest part of an event and the most photographed. Ivory Event Carpet is built for that moment specifically, a clean, light-toned arrival surface that shapes how guests read a space in the first few seconds and how it reads back on camera afterward.
Ivory is the warmer of the two light neutrals S.H.I.F.T. carries. Its warm base holds definition under flash and stage wash, keeping detail in photography and video where the floor is being shot as closely as the people on it. It reads soft, classic, and elevated, which is why it anchors design directions built on warmth rather than contrast.
Ivory Carpet Size & Configuration Options
Available dimensions may include:
10'L × 3'W Runner $57.00 | 10'L × 4'W Runner $70.00 | 10'L × 5'W Runner $87.50 | 15'L × 3'W Runner $78.75 | 15'L × 4'W Runner $105.00 | 15'L × 5'W Runner $131.25 | Custom Sizes Available
Final recommendations depend on venue measurements, installation surface, guest flow, access points, and approved event details.
Custom Carpet Sizing & Cut Options
Custom Runner Lengths
$2.00 per sq. ft.
Produced in standard runner widths of 3 ft, 4 ft, and 5 ft.
Recommended for extended walkways, large venue entrances, and custom guest arrival routes.
Wide Carpet Installations
$3.00 per sq. ft.
Available in 6 ft, 8 ft, and 12 ft widths.
Recommended for wider arrival approaches, step-and-repeat zones, and stage approaches.
Larger square footage and full-room configurations are available on request.
Customized Pre-Cut Carpet Sections
$4.00 per sq. ft.
Produced in advance to verified measurement specs for defined layouts, stage builds, and scenic installations.
On-Site Custom Carpet Cutting
$5.00 per sq. ft.
For installations requiring field verification or shaping around stage, scenic, or architectural elements.
What This Carpet Is Built For
Ivory Event Carpet is a cosmetic-first surface. It performs where the carpet is seen, walked, and photographed within a defined window.
Guest arrival pathways & entrance runners | Step-and-repeat & media photo zones | Red carpet alternatives for galas & award programs | Ribbon cuttings & product reveals | Runway approaches & fashion presentations | Branded activation walkways | Short-duration & single-program installations
Where This Sits in the S.H.I.F.T. Carpet Collections
S.H.I.F.T. carries 4 event carpet collections. Ivory is offered in 2 of them, and the difference between them is dwell time, not color.
Ivory Event Carpet
Built for arrival, pathway, and photo moments. Walked across rather than occupied. Single program or short window. A clean visual surface. Recommended for entrances, runners, and media zones.
Ivory Expo Plus Event Carpet
Built for rooms guests occupy and stand in. Stood on, lingered on, returned to. Multi-day and multi-session programs. Noticeable density and comfort underfoot. Recommended for exhibits, lounges, full-room coverage, and high-traffic floors.
Ivory Event Carpet is available in wider widths and larger square footage configurations on request. Where guests will spend extended time standing on the surface, or the install runs across multiple show days, we recommend Ivory Expo Plus. Our team will confirm fit during quoting.
Pairs With
Stanchions & Ropes for arrival flow and pathway definition | Pipe & Drape for entrance backdrops and step-and-repeat structure | Marquee Letters & Branded Signage for arrival impact and sponsor placement
These can be added through their respective listings when a more complete arrival environment is needed.
Rental Rates & Pricing
Rates reflect the selected configuration for a Per Event Rental of up to 7 days.
Rental fees do not include damage waiver, delivery, taxes, or refundable deposit where applicable.
Custom sizes, wide installations, pre-cut sections, and field cutting are quoted on review.
For light carpet installed ahead of guest arrival, we recommend scheduling our load-in last in the vendor sequence. Where that is not possible, a temporary protective covering is available and billed per square foot of coverage. Our team will advise on sequencing during quoting.
Booking & Logistics
S.H.I.F.T. Event Rentals operates business-to-business, serving corporate planners, production companies, event agencies, venues, and organizations. Private events are serviced only when managed by an event professional.
All rentals are delivery-only and include standard carpet installation unless otherwise stated in the approved quote. Client pickups are not offered. Availability is limited during peak conference, gala, and production seasons.
Service Area
Serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Research Triangle Park, and the surrounding Triangle market, including Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, and Chatham County, with nationwide service across all 48 contiguous U.S. states.
Request a Quote
Add the Ivory configuration you need to a quote and submit your project details. Our team will confirm availability, layout, delivery requirements, and installation logistics.
